1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 868 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Lagonda | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
